RESTORING FIREARM RIGHTS FOR NON-VIOLENT FELONS — SUPPORT HB2759
RESTORING FIREARM RIGHTS FOR NON-VIOLENT FELONS — SUPPORT HB2759 Overview: HB 2759 by Rep. Virdell amends Section 46.04 of the Texas Penal Code to refine firearm possession restrictions by ensuring that only individuals convicted of violent felonies or serious public safety offenses remain prohibited from firearm possession. The Bill maintains current Texas Law on […]
89th Legislative Resolutions
89TH LEGISLATURE SPECIFIC Be it Resolved: There shall be no gun-free zones in Texas and the United States. BACKGROUND (Not part of the resolution): Whereas, potential attackers are attracted to “gun-free” areas where they are free to commit evil; Whereas, law-abiding citizens’ ability to respond is limited by “gun-free” areas; Whereas, “gun-free” areas provide a […]
88th Legislative Bills
Click the link below to open the 88th Legislative Session Bill Position Tracker. 88th Scorecard-1
The Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee Needs Your Input
Time and time again, you’ve stood up and made your voice heard. Now it’s time to do it again. Texas gun owners need to compose and submit a statement to the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety to ensure a pro-Second Amendment view is heard. What’s Happening… The tragedy in Uvalde, Texas […]
Committee Hearings: Week of 3/15
We need you to help stop gun control and defend your rights! This week’s hearings include several small pro-gun bills that clarify certain issues — and several very dangerous anti-gun bills. A committee hearing is a personal invitation to you to show up and give your opinion to the legislature — and it’s a critical […]
Repeal of Emergency Powers
We shouldn’t have to rely on the goodwill of any future governor to protect our gun rights. During a time of disaster, it is especially critical for Texans to be able to buy, carry, and use firearms. We need your help! Use this form to tell your State Representative and State Senator to coauthor Repeal […]
GOA Texas 2021 Priority Legislation
We’re excited that Texas legislators have already filed strong bills to protect your gun rights. But the clock is ticking, and it’s critical that our priority legislation move forward quickly. We need your help! Use this form to tell your State Representative and State Senator to support GOA priority legislation in Texas. Remember to be courteous […]
GOA Texas Bullet: 2-2-2021
Constitutional Carry filed in the Senate Sen. Springer and Sen. Buckingham joint authored SB 540, Constitutional Carry. This is the first time since 2015 that Constitutional Carry has been filed in the Senate. SB 540 would recognize the right of anyone 21 and older who can legally possess a firearm to carry a handgun, open or […]
Talking Points Booklet: Additional Restrictions on Transfer & Possession
Additional Restrictions on Transfer & Possession See also discussion and points for how to talk about this issue under Constitutional Carry and Ending “Gun-Free” Zones, showing how important it is for us to be able to use firearms to stay safe. GOA’s Position The individual right to own firearms is fundamental. This right enables us […]
Talking Points Booklet: Bans on Commonly-Used Firearms or Normal-Capacity Magazines
Bans on Commonly-Used Firearms or Normal-Capacity Magazines See also discussion and points for how to talk about this issue under Constitutional Carry and Ending “Gun-Free” Zones, showing how important it is for us to be able to use firearms to stay safe. GOA’s Position Commonly owned firearms such as AR-15s and semi-automatic shotguns and magazines […]
Talking Points Booklet: Storage & Access Regulations
Storage & Access Regulations General Discussion Texas law generally criminalizes allowing a child to access a readily dischargeable firearm. Specifically, this penalty would apply if a child – defined as anyone under 17 years old – gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person failed to secure the firearm (for example, in a […]
Talking Points Booklet: Gun Show Restrictions
Gun Show Restrictions General Discussion Due to existing Federal regulations, if you are purchasing a gun from a gun dealer (including at a gun show), you must submit to a background check. However – at gun shows or anywhere else – a private individual can sell a privately-owned firearm without requiring the buyer to undergo […]